2017 Burton Process Off-Axis Snowboard Review

Camber Option: Purepop Camber. Burtons version of camber 2.0. Traditional camber into a flat spot before the upkick in the tips.

Bindings: K2 Lien AT

Stance: 21.5 Wide 18 Negative 15 Goofy

Boots: K2 Thraxis Size 10

My Weight: 177lbs

Resort: Arapahoe Basin

Conditions: Sunny skies with a mix of blue and clouds, warm temperatures, snow that ranged from perfect hero snow to absolute sludge chunder, and a lot of wind.

Flex: This board was very playful almost bordering on being a more jib oriented deck. The tips had the most play, little stiffer under foot, and then that same tip flex between the feet. There was an abundance of torsional flex.

Stability: The board wasn’t overly stable but it didn’t buck me in the varying terrain I was on when flat basing. I did notice if you pushed the board too hard it would overflex and want to wash out though.

Ollies: Purepop delivers great snap, the problem is that right where the camber meets the flat zone you get a section that can be over flexed and wash out. This happened to me a few times when hitting side hits as well as ollieing over a slow sign. Basically you had to make sure the snow was firm because if it wasn’t you wouldn’t get the rebound you want and the board would wash out.

Pop On Jumps: For it’s size it was great for the jumps I was hitting. I wouldn’t have hesitated to take it to something bigger. But, I think with the tip flex you might not want to hit super booters of doom. Loading up to pop was easy enough.

Butterability: Here’s where this board stood out. The tips lock in perfectly for butters and that kink in the camber flex point is great for holding a press. I found myself just riding around doing more butters than normal on this deck due to that.

Jibbing: Much like buttering this board is a dream to jib on. It locks into presses, slides easily, and wants more from every jib you have. There’s enough snap when locked into a press to pop out of any feature.

Carving: Depending on the snow it was decent for hard carving, you just had to be aware that over center flexing the board would cause it to wash out. Can you hard carve on it? Definitely. Would I do it all the time? Nope.

Rider in Mind: The park guy that wants a lively board with camber that can have pop but also be forgiving.

Personal Thoughts: It was weird feeling that spot where the camber meets the flat wash out on me. If it had happened once I would have thought it was just me, but it happened numerous times on different obstacles. I also noticed that it would wash out on hard carves when being pressed through the apex of the turn harder. Overall it’s a fun ride and has some stuff that sticks out but I kind of wish I had been on the next size up.

Thanks for the review. Having a hard time picking a deck for this season. I have been looking at this board, the capital ultra fear, the Bataleon GW and also the Rome Mod Rocker and Gang plank Len. I like to ride the mountain and use it as a skate park, side hits, pop off rollers, butter, the occasional bombed run. Then hit the park for a few laps. I’ve always rod stiffer decks and wanted something a little on the playful side. I usually ride between a 156-158 depending on what the deck I want has available. Any thoughts?

PS would love to rock the Funslinger but can’t get past their graphics.

How soft do you want to go and what camber profile do you want is what you should be asking yourself. To me it seems you’re looking for a board that is park-centric but can handle the mountain when it needs to.

Good point and yep you are correct. I want something park focused b/c I’m looking to progress there but still be able to rip the mountain. As for camber profiles and flex, I prefer some combination of rocker, but open to camber profiles like the process off axis where it’s a flat to rocker/early rise. I definitely don’t want a noodle which is what I hear the Bataelon GW is. I have also read good things about the Amplid Stero too. Sorry I know I’ve thrown out like 19 boards lol. Any suggestions/direction you could point me in would be appreciated! Thanks bro – NB

The Global Warmer is fun, but it’s just so fucking soft. If you’re going to go with a Bataleon maybe bump up to the Evil Twin or Airobic. From what you’re describing though the Rome Mod Rocker, Arbor Westmark, K2 Fastplant or Bottle Rocket, Rome Agent, Salomon Craft, and the such would be better choices. The Stereo is an OK board but not what you’re looking for you might like the Pocket Knife from Amplid more.

Hey, I have read most of your reviews, and I really appreciate all the works. I love the in-depht info that you provide! Great work!

I’m a beginning -> intermediate snowboarder, trying to do my first grabs, bigger jumps and rails. Im 175 cm, and about 78kg, and I’m looking for a new board. I’m thinking between Capita DOA / Salomon Huck Knife, and Burton Process Off-axis, and, I cannot decide.

From all the reviews and info i’ve seen, I would say Huck Knife is between the two and is a good board to learn with, the process is more Jumpy and stable if going fast, and the DOA is stiffer, but also does it all.

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